hexapod

hex·a·pod

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hek-suh-pod]
- /ˈhɛk səˌpɒd/
- /hˈeksəpˌɒd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hek-suh-pod]
- /ˈhɛk səˌpɒd/

Definitions of hexapod word

noun hexapod a six-legged arthropod of the class Insecta (formerly Hexapoda); an insect. 1
adjective hexapod having six feet. 1
noun hexapod Any organism or being with six legs. 1
noun hexapod any arthropod of the class Hexapoda (or Insecta); an insect 0
noun hexapod insect (sense 1) 0
adjective hexapod having six legs, as a true insect 0

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Origin of hexapod

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

1660-70; < Greek hexapod- (stem of hexápous) six-footed. See hexa-, -pod

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Parts of speech for Hexapod

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hexapod popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hexapod usage trend in Literature

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